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Senior Reverse Engineer

Melbourne, FL · On-site

$134K - $184K/yr

Performing vulnerability weaponization, exploit development, payload development, and exploit ... Knowledge of intrusion detection and anti-malware systems and techniques Pay Information Full-Time ...

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Software Reverse Engineer

Melbourne, FL · On-site

$112K - $154K/yr

Performing vulnerability weaponization, exploit development, payload development, and exploit ... Knowledge of intrusion detection and anti-malware systems and techniques Pay Information Full-Time ...

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Senior Reverse Engineer

San Diego, CA · On-site

$134K - $184K/yr

Performing vulnerability weaponization, exploit development, payload development, and exploit ... Knowledge of intrusion detection and anti-malware systems and techniques Pay Information Full-Time ...

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Software Reverse Engineer

Woburn, MA · On-site

$112K - $154K/yr

Performing vulnerability weaponization, exploit development, payload development, and exploit ... Knowledge of intrusion detection and anti-malware systems and techniques Pay Information Full-Time ...

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Associate Software Reverse Engineer

Woburn, MA · On-site

$91K - $125K/yr

Performing vulnerability weaponization, exploit development, payload development, and exploit ... Knowledge of intrusion detection and anti-malware systems and techniques Pay Information Full-Time ...

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Senior Reverse Engineer

Arlington, VA · On-site

$134K - $184K/yr

Performing vulnerability weaponization, exploit development, payload development, and exploit ... Knowledge of intrusion detection and anti-malware systems and techniques Pay Information Full-Time ...

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Senior Reverse Engineer

Woburn, MA · On-site

$134K - $184K/yr

Performing vulnerability weaponization, exploit development, payload development, and exploit ... Knowledge of intrusion detection and anti-malware systems and techniques Pay Information Full-Time ...

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Software Reverse Engineer

Arlington, VA · On-site

$112K - $154K/yr

Performing vulnerability weaponization, exploit development, payload development, and exploit ... Knowledge of intrusion detection and anti-malware systems and techniques Pay Information Full-Time ...

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Many have successfully transitioned to fulltime employment with us. We are proud to provide these ... Vulnerability Research - Reverse engineering and exploit development on embedded and mobile devices ...

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AspectFull Time Exploit DevelopmentPenetration Tester
CredentialsKnowledge of security, programming, and exploit techniquesSecurity certifications (e.g., OSCP, CEH), technical skills
Work EnvironmentResearch-focused, often in security firms or R&D teamsClient-facing, testing systems for vulnerabilities
Industry UsageUsed in security research, offensive security, and exploit creationUsed in security assessments, vulnerability testing, and consulting

Full Time Exploit Development involves creating and testing exploits for security research, often in a research or offensive security context. Penetration Testers focus on assessing client systems for vulnerabilities through simulated attacks. While both roles require security knowledge and technical skills, exploit developers typically work in a more research-oriented environment, whereas penetration testers engage directly with clients to improve security posture.

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Senior Reverse Engineer

Melbourne, FL • On-site

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$134K - $184K/yr

Full-time

Re-posted 25 days ago

Job description

STR is hiring aSenior Reverse Engineerwho has a passion for research and analysis of vulnerabilities in cyber physical systems. Work must be performed onsite. 

What you'll do: 

  • Reverse engineering complex software or firmware targets, ranging from typical Windows/Linux binaries to embedded firmware running non-traditional computer architectures and operating systems
  • Developing and applying automated reverse engineering and binary analysis tools to characterize protocols, interfaces, and functionality of target systems
  • Working in multi-discipline teams to develop innovative offensive cyber solutions to challenging problems from a wide variety of technologies 
  • Performing vulnerability weaponization, exploit development, payload development, and exploit mitigation on a variety of challenging targets 
  • Documenting, demonstrating, and presenting research 
  • Solving real world problems that have an impact on national security

Who you are: 

  • This position requires the ability to obtain anActive Top Secret (TS) security clearance, for which U.S. citizenship is needed by the U.S. Government 
  • Bachelors Degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Cybersecurity or related field plus a minimum of 5 years relevant experience 
    (MS or PhD with equivalent work experience may also be considered) 
  • Experience with binary analysis of software/firmware 
  • Experience with disassembly tools, such as IDA Pro, Binary Ninja, or Ghidra 
  • Proficiency in one or more programming languages: C/C++, Python, etc. 
  • Proficiency in one or more Assembly Languages: x86, ARM, etc. 
  • General understanding of reverse engineering fundamentals: memory layout, calling conventions, etc. 

Nice to haves: 

  • Vulnerability research and analysis
  • Knowledge of weaponizing discovered vulnerabilities into exploits 
  • Implant or software patch development 
  • Familiarity with binary emulation or vulnerability research, including tools such as QEMU or AFL++ 
  • Experience with DSP architectures, such as Texas Instruments, STMicroelectronics, NXP, or Analog Devices. 
  • Knowledge of operating system internals including memory/process/thread management 
  • Embedded systems or firmware analysis 
  • Experience development custom emulation tools to enable dynamic analysis 
  • Disassembler/decompiler module development 
  • Experience analyzing and reconstructing code/data flow 
  • Automated reverse engineering or software analysis tool development 
  • Experience debugging software without source code 
  • Knowledge of binary file structures and formats 
  • Experience analyzing protocols or message structures 
  • Knowledge of anti-reverse engineering techniques 
  • Knowledge of intrusion detection and anti-malware systems and techniques

Pay Information
Full-Time Salary Range: $134,000 - $184,000

The salary range listed is based on external market data. Offers are based on factors, such as but not limited to, the candidate's experience, education, training, key skills/critical skills, security clearances, and prevailing market and business conditions.

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